A common way to test the value of our traditions is by comparing them to our present day experiences. If they resemble the past, or what we know of as the past then we tend to appreciate them more. We pay equal attention to that which we’ve never seen. But in order to determine value [...]

The summer months, and for that matter most of winter and spring, are affectionately known on this site as “the off-season.” And despite the valiant efforts of our non-revenue sports like baseball, softball, track and field etc…it will take a rejuvenation of our hoops team for that to change. So what do you do in [...]

Webmaster’s Note: The Hammer, who is on location in Colorado for the World Series, meant this post for Wednesday. Unfortunately, I’ve been too busy to even post an already written post…my apologies and on to Hard Hittin’ Thursdays…
If you’re looking for something to pass the time between Michigan games this week let me turn [...]

Tyrone Wheatley is undoubtedly one of the best running backs to wear a Michigan uniform. His performance in the ’93 Rose Bowl, substituting for Ricky Powers still stands out in my mind. In fact it is one of the few Michigan football moments I remember prior to my arrival at the school for my freshman [...]

To continue with the theme of Homecoming and the bond that is Michigan football, I would like to offer my congratulations to Frank DiMaggio on his impending 100th consecutive game. And yes, for those of you who aren’t familiar with the word “consecutively” and will undoubtedly ask, home and away? Yes, the man has awoken [...]

This weekend is homecoming. Most any other year that sentence would be sufficient and quite frankly wouldn’t differentiate our tailgating activities one bit. However this year umtailgate.com has their own events scheduled and their own former students involved in the events that encompass the reunion of friends and family. As I have taken the time [...]

Numbers vs. Ideology
There’s an article on MLB.com that states “Indians notes: Borowski mentally tough.” Wow. That will certainly be the deciding factor on how he fairs against Jeter, Abreu and A-Rod. Joe Borowski is the closer for the Cleveland Indians. He’s out of the same mold as Todd Jones. In the process of saving, he’s [...]

On a day in which America is reminded that progress is still very much needed in our race relations let me remind you that none of us are above reproach. In December of 2004 Notre Dame fired Tyrone Willingham after three years of service and two years left on his contract. He was replaced by [...]

Jim Harbaugh must have put some crazy Stanford voodoo shit on our ass because despite our football team sucking our non-revenue sports are kicking ass! Our volleyball team just cracked the top 10, our soccer team is ranked 18 and our cross-country team is number two in the country!
Speaking of former quarterbacks, Chad Henne ties [...]

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I have been told that I am a part of a very few who don’t take umbrage with our loss to App. State. In fact, I’ve often times heard, “I’m the only one…” and “it matters to everyone else…” Everyone else I’m told [...]